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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.74, 26,862.06 and 17,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.74, 26,862.06 and 17,706.44 is: 26,582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.74 : 26,862.06 = 17,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.74/26,862.06 = 17,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.74x = 26,862.06 × 17,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.74x = 475,631,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,631,453.67/17,892.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,582.37

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